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Government positions SA to be a leading player in e-mobility
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South Africa is positioning itself as a leader in e-mobility and battery value chains, with a focus on local manufacturing and mineral beneficiation. The DSTI is backing R&D in energy storage, and a recent collaboration has achieved pilot-scale production of battery-grade manganese sulphate. This signals a policy shift towards green economy initiatives, which could create new procurement opportunities in the renewable energy and electric vehicle sectors.
This policy direction may lead to increased tenders for technology, infrastructure, and supply chain contracts in the green economy sector, affecting procurement strategies.
Government is actively promoting e-mobility and battery value chains, with a successful pilot production of battery-grade manganese sulphate.
This could stimulate growth in the green economy, attract investment, and shift procurement focus towards sustainable and locally-produced technologies.
Suppliers in battery materials, renewable energy technology, and local manufacturing may find new opportunities as the government invests in this value chain.
Companies may need to align with new green economy policies and local content requirements to participate in future tenders.
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